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Idyllic olive mill with heated pool, in an olive grove, close to sea and Ostuni
Family-friendly holiday home with water park and fitness centre
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 14500 sq m
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Explore the area

Ostuni, Puglia
- Place, Ostuni Cathedral10 min walk
- Place, Museum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia Hills10 min walk
- Place, Piazza della Liberta13 min walk
- Airport, Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 6
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 7
1 Queen Bed
7 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 6
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 7
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Idyllic olive mill with heated pool, in an olive grove, close to sea and Ostuni
Masseria Il Trappeto is a stunningly restored 17th century olive mill uniquely situated just 1 mile from the historic town of Ostuni, which is set in an an ancient olive grove. It has a heated pool. The Evening Standard described it as 'the perfect place to come for a week with a gang of friends.'
It has 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. It has a large outside terrace with a stone table by the pool that seats 14. WIFI
There is also a limonetto, a private party area just 50m from the front door, which has its own outside kitchen, dance floor, table for 18, open fireplace and lemon trees.....
There is also a pergola in the walled garden with sofas and table football close to the large heated swimming pool. We also have a ping pong table.
The property is surrounded by terraces on the first floor with magnificent views of Ostuni and the sea. For cooler times we have underfloor heating and two open fireplaces. There is a flat screen TV and internet connection and a music system (CDs and ipods) for music throughout the ground floor. There is a 60sqm sitting room which has the original olive presses, and a large kitchen, with 3 sinks, a large stone table in front of a working fireplace and an island.
The property is set in a peaceful 10,000 acre olive grove, with trees over 1,000 years old. It is a UNESCO World Heritage sit. Yet, it is a 5-minute drive or 20-minute walk to Ostuni. There are no other occupied buildings within sight.
I am always available to answer any questions you have about the villa, flights and facilities. You can call, text or email me anytime. And we also have an Italian house manager, who speaks fluent English and lives 5 minutes away. He can organise a cook, wine tastings, boat hire and outings.
It has 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. It has a large outside terrace with a stone table by the pool that seats 14. WIFI
There is also a limonetto, a private party area just 50m from the front door, which has its own outside kitchen, dance floor, table for 18, open fireplace and lemon trees.....
There is also a pergola in the walled garden with sofas and table football close to the large heated swimming pool. We also have a ping pong table.
The property is surrounded by terraces on the first floor with magnificent views of Ostuni and the sea. For cooler times we have underfloor heating and two open fireplaces. There is a flat screen TV and internet connection and a music system (CDs and ipods) for music throughout the ground floor. There is a 60sqm sitting room which has the original olive presses, and a large kitchen, with 3 sinks, a large stone table in front of a working fireplace and an island.
The property is set in a peaceful 10,000 acre olive grove, with trees over 1,000 years old. It is a UNESCO World Heritage sit. Yet, it is a 5-minute drive or 20-minute walk to Ostuni. There are no other occupied buildings within sight.
I am always available to answer any questions you have about the villa, flights and facilities. You can call, text or email me anytime. And we also have an Italian house manager, who speaks fluent English and lives 5 minutes away. He can organise a cook, wine tastings, boat hire and outings.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
We do not have weddings at the villa.
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We do not have weddings at the villa.
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number IT074012B700120061
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Ostuni
Located in Ostuni, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rosa Marina Beach and Torre Canne Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Pomona Gardens Botanical Conservatory, or check out an event or a game at EuroSport Casalini 2001. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ostuni, Puglia
What's nearby
- Ostuni Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Museum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia Hills - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Piazza della Liberta - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Church of San Francesco - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Quarry Amphitheatre San Giovanni - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Porta Nova - 11 min walk
- Borgo Antico Bistrot - 11 min walk
- Parisi Cafè - 11 min walk
- Avenida 40 - 8 min walk
- Osteria Pizzaria Sant'oronzo - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by James Pembroke
In 2005, we started looking for a small villa abroad and by chance we found Masseria Il Trappeto, (IT2578) which was a very large ruin which had not been used since the 1970s. That was a vast restoration project, which was achieved amazingly swiftly by Italian craftsmen. We love the area and the food.
Why they chose this property
We came to Puglia and fell in love with the food, the people, the towns and the climate. The history is fascinating: Greeks, Romans, Ostrogoths, Byzantines, Normans, Swabians, Angevins and Aragonese. As a result, the architecture is extraordinary especially in Ostuni and Lecce. We were looking for a family villa not in need of much restoration. We found a very large two storey ancient olive mill, which had been derelict since the 1970s. Within a year we had totally restored Il Trappeto into a lovely villa while still retaining and enhancing it's strong Pugliese character.
Without the fantastic enthusiasm and skill of the local craftsmen and our brilliant Project Manager Ottavio we could not have completed this vast project.
Without the fantastic enthusiasm and skill of the local craftsmen and our brilliant Project Manager Ottavio we could not have completed this vast project.
What makes this property unique
Masseria Il Trappeto is set in an ancient olive grove, and is secluded and private. It has amazing views of the old town of Ostuni and the Adriatic Sea. It is a 25-minute walk or a 5 minute drive up to Ostuni with it's many restaurants, bars and fabulous shopping. It is a 10 minute drive to the beaches and Villanova our nearest charming port with very good fish shops and the best foccacia. Il Trappeto is unique as most large properties in the area are b&b's but we are a private villa with a heated pool and an optional cook. Our villa is wonderful at low season we designed it with that in mind. We have underfloor heating, 2 working fires and piles of books and DVD's; we love it for Christmas, walks on the beaches and out for a long lunch (very reasonable too).
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